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Originally Posted by j-c-c
So we agree, this stretched very partial undercarriage stretched fabric solution is stillborn?
If your last solution above is sought to be effective, the front very robust tractor steering beam axle will need a design that would not likely severely obstruct air flow, but doable, and all power to the drive wheels could no longer be by conventional large differentials, and hub electrics are the only viable solution currently for that task that meets proper airflows underneath. Trailer axles will of course need same consideration with their axles and all related brake actuation and suspension hardware.
All meaning a complete design evolution of existing transport vehicles?
Boxing the entire trailer undercarriage seems a lot simpler.
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I'll go on record as one who's not in agreement. The air is agnostic as to 'impermeable' membranes, whether fabric, composite, or metal.
I believe that presently, Porsche has 'fabric'-roofed' 911's running the Autobahn at 170+ mph.